The effect of different surface treatments and adhesive systems on shear bond strength in universal nanohybrid composite resin repair by Merve Kütük Ömeroğlu, Melek Çam, Işıl Doğruer, Zeynep Buket Kaynar

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments and adhesives on shear bond strength (SBS) in the repair of composite resin restorations. Methods In this study, 60 discs (2 mm x 10 mm) were prepared using a universal nanohybrid composite resin (GrandioSo, Voco, Germany). …”
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Optical properties, inclusions, and chemical composition of blue corundum from the Stazh-2 deposit, South-Western Pamir by A. K. Litvinenko, D. B. Vandanova, O. A. Shilova, S. B. Pakhomova

“…During its study at the end of the last century, no mineralogical studies of blue corundum were conducted using precision methods, such as IR, Raman and absorption spectra, DiamindView luminescence, in order to establish patterns in color distribution, solid and gas-liquid inclusions, deformations and chemical composition. …”
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Probiotics in Sports: Modulating the Microbiome for Performance and Health by Katarzyna Moliszewska, Paweł Kukiełka, Joanna Kośka, Gabriela Łocik, Julia Mazurek, Julia Załęcka, Alicja Nowik, Kacper Dywan, Martyna Musiorska, Michał Błaszkiewicz

“…Material and MethodsA narrative review was conducted using peer-reviewed studies, meta-analyses, and clinical trials sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Investigation of differential Multi-Mode antibacterial mechanisms of essential oils of Satureja montana L. and Leptospermum scoparium J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. Against Porphyromonas gi... by Yue Yuan, Xiuli Hui, Zixuan Liu, Jinlong Sun, Rifat Nowshin Raka, Junsong Xiao, Zhongwei Zhang, Hua Wu

“…(EO2) have demonstrated promising antibacterial potential, their mechanisms against P. gingivalis and the influence of their distinct metabolite profiles remain unclear. Methods EO metabolite profiles were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. …”
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A convergence formula for sound transmission loss of composite laminates based on three different shear deformation theories by Zhang Zhihao, Ye Renchuan, Ji Ming, Zhu Guoliang

“…These formulas provide a precise framework for determining the optimal number of modes required for convergence, ensuring computational efficiency and accuracy in STL calculations for composite laminates across all frequency ranges.…”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Chitosan-Based Irrigation Solutions on the Bond Strength of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate to Bulk-Fill Composite by Arzu Şahin Mantı, Bağdagül Helvacıoğlu Kıvanç

“…<b>(2) Methods</b>: Sixty MTA samples were divided into six groups (<i>n</i> = 10) based on the final irrigation solution: 1. …”
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Electronic catalog as an object of quality assessment by G. A. Skaruk

“…The author concludes: the modern EC is a complex multicomponent object, which various components require different criteria and methods of quality analysis. The composition of EC components as quality assessment objects and main evaluating indicators for each component are determined: bibliographical databases (including fullness, data identity and relevance, efficiency, completeness of documents’ identifying characteristics, compliance with the bibliographic description rules, entire and depth of document content reflection, stability of indexing); lexicographic databases (including the information search language (ISL) vocabulary completeness and detail, data identity and relevance, correct wording and alignment of the access points, the compliance with requirements of data presentation formats, ISL grammar tools composition and functionality); factographic data (information completeness and accuracy on the availability and location of publication copies, their movement); database management system and information processing s y st em (functional suitability, accessibility, ease of use, application reliability and security, efficiency, mobility); search system (ISL functionality, ease of navigation in the catalog, efficiency of search techniques and algorithms, relevance criteria, completeness and ease of understanding of search instructions, maintaining the system to help users); user interface (completeness of tasks solved by the system, compliance with human capabilities, visibility and functionality of formats, user-friendly modes of operation with the interface, user feedback, comfort, compliance with aesthetic requirements); system for ensuring the reliability of information storage .…”
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Quantitative Determination of Benzalconium Chloride in the Naltrexone Hydrochloride Nasal Spray by Yu. M. Domnina, V. V. Suslov, S. A. Kedik, E. V. Vorfolomeeva, A. V. Meleshko

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Effect of dentin roughening and type of composite material on the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions: an in vivo study with 18 months of follow-up by Sanjana Verma, Rakesh Singla, Gurdeep Singh Gill, Namita Jain

“…ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of dentin roughening and the type of composite resin used (either bulk-fill flowable or nanohybrid) on the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) with an 18-month follow-up period.Materials and MethodsThis prospective split-mouth study included 36 patients, each with a minimum of 4 NCCLs. …”
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Performance of RAFT-based and conventional bulk-fill composites cured with conventional and high irradiance photocuring: a comparative study by Noura Arafa, Dalia I. Sherief, Lamia M. Elmalawanya, Mohamed S. Nassif

“…Methods A total of 80 specimens of a RAFT-based bulk-fill resin composite (Tetric PowerFill, TP, Ivoclar Vivadent AG Bendererstrasse 2 9494 Schann/Liechtenstein) and a conventional bulk-fill composite (Tetric N-Ceram, TN, Ivoclar Vivadent AG 9494 Schaan/Liechtenstein) were cured using two protocols: high irradiance ultra-fast mode (2700 mW/cm2 for 3 s) and conventional mode (900 mW/cm2 for 20 s). …”
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Stress intensity factors analyses for external semi-elliptical crack for repaired gas-pipeline by composite overwrap under pressure by D. E. Belhadri, M. Belhamiani, W. N. Bouzitouna, W. Oudad

“…The purpose of this article is to present the stress intensity factors (SIF) solutions for semi-elliptic crack in pipelines under internal pressures, the stress intensity factors are calculated by the three-dimensional finite element method (FEM) for cracked pipelines and repaired pipe by composite patch. …”
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A Model-Free Fractional-Order Composite Control Strategy for High-Precision Positioning of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor by Peng Gao, Chencheng Zhao, Huihui Pan, Liandi Fang

“…The proposed framework ingeniously combines a composite control architecture, featuring a super twisting double fractional-order differential sliding mode controller (STDFDSMC) synergistically integrated with a complementary extended state observer (CESO). …”
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Calculation Model of Shear Capacity of Multiple Composite Core Column Joints Based on Softened Tension-Compression Bar Model by Xu Wentao, Yang Chengyu

“…This paper aims to study the seismic performance of multiple composite core column joints. The influence of the stress mechanism, axial compression ratio, and shear span ratio on the failure mode, hysteretic performance, and shear capacity of the multiple composite core column joints was studied through the low-reversed cyclic loading tests of three specially designed and manufactured multiple composite core column joints. …”
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Blind Recognition Algorithm of Multi-Carrier Composite Modulation Signal Based on Multi-Dimensional Time-Frequency Superimposed Spectrum by Shoubin Wang, Huan Li, Xiaolong Zhang, Hao Jiang, Lei Shen

“…The existing multi-carrier composite modulation recognition methods have failed to effectively integrate inner and outer modulation characteristics, thereby limiting the potential for improving recognition performance under low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions. …”
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Spectrum of urolith composition among a multi-ethnic population at the Aga Khan hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. by Mapendo Providence, Hussam Uddin Soomro, Natasha Housseine, Ali Akbar Zehri

“…Data on age, sex, clinical presentation, mode of diagnosis, mode of extraction and chemical composition was analyzed.…”
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Mineral Composition and Full-Scale Pore Structure of Qianjiadian Sandstone-Type Uranium Deposits: Application for In Situ Leaching Mining by Qizhi Wang, Xuanyu Liang, Wei Wang, Qinghe Niu, Jinyi Zhuo, Xuebin Su, Genmao Zhou, Lixin Zhao, Po Li, Wei Yuan, Jiangfang Chang, Zhongmin Ji, Anye Su

“…The heterogeneity of pores in uranium deposits of different lithologies is strong and influences the mineral composition and its fabric mode. Coarse sandstone, fine sandstone, and sandy mudstone are favorable for ISL mining in Qianjiadian uranium deposits because their permeability is above the required permeability threshold of ISL. …”
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Externally bonded and anchored engineered cementitious composite and glass fiber mesh strips for enhancing defected RC beams in shear by Galal Elsamak, Ayah A. Alkhawaldeh, Moataz Badawi, Emad Alshammari, Taher A. Tawfik, Mohamed Ghalla

“…The efficiency of the strengthening methods was judged in terms of energy absorbed, elastic index, maximum deflection, ultimate load, cracking load, and failure mode. …”
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A Highly Sensitive SPR Refractive Index Sensor Based on Microfluidic Channel Assisted With Graphene-Ag Composite Nanowire by Akhilesh Pathak, Charusluk Viphavakit, B. M. A. Rahman, Vinod Singh

“…A highly sensitive refractive index (RI) sensor based on a microfluidic channel (MFC) incorporated in a single-mode fiber (SMF), filled with Ag-graphene composite nanowire is presented and analyzed here. …”
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Macro–Micro Failure Characteristics of Soft–Hard Composite Rock with Unparallel Joints: Analysis Based on DIC and AE Technique by Xinglong Feng, Su Li, Chaoyi Yang, Zhengrong Li, Hang Lin, Zeyue Wang

“…Leveraging the digital image correlation (DIC) method and acoustic emission (AE) technology, the investigation analyzed the influence of joint angles on the mechanical properties, failure modes, and crack propagation behaviors. …”
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Study on diffusion coefficient of benzene and ethyl benzene vapours in nanoporous silica aerogel and silica aerogel-activated carbon composites by A. Mohammadi, J. Moghaddas

“…In this study, nanoporous silica aerogel and silica aerogel-activated carbon composites have been synthesized using a water glass precursor by cost effective ambient pressure drying method. …”
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